Brian Knapp

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Features Editor at Sherdog

Christ follower; Husband; Father of two sons; Longtime Atlanta Braves diehard; Practicing journalist; Former leader of a big wheel gang at Little Folks Campus

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PFL 2025 World Tournament 6 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

1 week ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

Sherdog's live 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals coverage will beginFriday at 5:30 p.m. ET. AlanDominguez (170.8) vs. NicholasMeck (170.2)Sherdog ScoresBrian Knapp scores the round:J.L. Kirven scores the round:Jay Pettry scores the round:Sherdog ScoresBrian Knapp scores the round:J.L. Kirven scores the round:Jay Pettry scores the round:Sherdog ScoresBrian Knapp scores the round:J.L. Kirven scores the round:Jay Pettry scores the round:SarayOrozco (125.4) vs.
5 Things You Might Not Know About Gadzhi Rabadanov

1 week ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

GadzhiRabadanov can see the finish line from his currentposition. The 31-year-old Russian will look to move another step closer tohis second straight Professional Fighters League championship when his lightweightsemifinal opposite Kevin Leeheadlines PFL 2025 World Tournament 6 on Friday at Intrust Bank Arena inWichita, Kansas. Rabadanov has rattled off 11 consecutivevictories.
By The Numbers: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree

1 week ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

Only so much room exists near the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division. Onto that prime real estate will step JamahalHill and KhalilRountree when they lock horns in the UFC on ABC 8 main event this Saturday at Baku Crystal Hall inBaku, Azerbaijan. It marks the promotion’s debut in the landlockedcountry. Hill enters the cage on the heels of back-to-back losses.
Jefferson Creighton Proceeds to Welterweight Semifinals in ‘TUF 33’ Bloodbath

1 week ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

JeffersonCreighton drew enough blood to make diehard Wes Craven fanssquirm. The Team Cormier rep on Tuesday moved one step closer to anUltimate Fighting Championship contract with a majoritydecision over Team Sonnen’s AndreeasBinder on Episode 4 of “The Ultimate Fighter 33.” Creightonseized the reins late in the first round, where he hacked open along diagonal cut on the right side of his opponent’s forehead witha perfectly placed elbow strike.
Medical Issue Forces Maycee Barber’s Exit; Mateusz Gamrot Shines at UFC Vegas 107

4 weeks ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

An unexpected last-minute exit from MayceeBarber left the Ultimate Fighting Championship stage to MateuszGamrot. The former two-division KSW titleholder called upon takedowns,ground-and-pound and suffocating top control, as he cruised to aunanimous decision over LudovitKlein in the makeshift UFC on ESPN 68 main event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in LasVegas. All three cageside judges scored it the same: 30-27 forGamrot (25-3, 8-3 UFC).
UFC Vegas 107 Prelims: Allan Nascimento Outflanks Jafel Filho in Triumphant Return

4 weeks ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

AllanNascimento shook off the rust and walked out of the cage withhis arm raised. The Chute Boxe standout made his long-awaited return to theUltimate Fighting Championship flyweight division and took aunanimous decision from Jafel Filhoin their featured UFC on ESPN 68 prelim on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. All three members of the assigned judiciary turned in 29-28 scoresfor Nascimento (21-6, 3-1 UFC), who suited up for the first timesince Jan. 14, 2023.
By The Numbers: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Ludovit Klein

4 weeks ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

Lightweights have been cast in supporting roles by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as MateuszGamrot will take on LudovitKlein in the UFC on ESPN 68 co-main event this Saturday at the UFC Apex inLas Vegas. There, a spot in the Top 10 could conceivably be on theline. Gamrot answers the call to arms on the strength of three victoriesin four outings.
How to Watch UFC Vegas 107 ‘Blanchfield vs. Barber’

4 weeks ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will throw its promotional oomphbehind ranked women’s bantamweights when ErinBlanchfield takes on MayceeBarber in the UFC on ESPN 68 headliner. Meanwhile, MateuszGamrot tackles LudovitKlein in the three-round lightweight co-main event at 155pounds. A closer look at some of the UFC on ESPN 68 “Blanchfield vs. Barber” particulars:Date, Time, Location for UFC on ESPN 68UFC on ESPN 68 “Blanchfield vs. Barber” goes down on Saturday, May31 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
How to Watch the Rizin ‘World Series in Korea’

4 weeks ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

🔥1️⃣day left until #RIZIN_WS_KOREA🔥📣Information on the day of the event🔗https://t.co/nx9ZVejiyk📅Saturday, May 31st, doors open 13:00/starts 14:00 (Korea Time)🏟️PARADISE CITY Grand Ballroom (Incheon, Korea)⏰Schedule13:00〜🏟Doors open14:00〜💥Starts💥Ends around… pic.twitter.com/MPam5XThMA— RIZIN.tv (@RIZINTV_) May 30, 2025 Rizin Fighting Federation lightweight champion Roberto de Souzawill meet Won Bin Kiin the Rizin “World Series in Korea” non-title headliner on Saturdayat Paradise City in Seoul.
Top Reasons to Catch UFC Vegas 107

1 month ago | sherdog.com | Brian Knapp

Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s flyweight titleholderValentinaShevchenko holds all the cards where ErinBlanchfield and MayceeBarber are concerned. The fast-rising contenders will confront one another in theUFC on ESPN 68 main event this Saturday at the UFC Apex in LasVegas, where the winner could potentially secure a spot oppositeShevchenko in the months ahead. Blanchfield, 26, enters the Octagonwith victories in 10 of her past 11 bouts.